Corporate Advisory · Abuja
Deal Structuring · Pan-Africa
Asset Management · Nigeria
Corporate Advisory · Asset Management · Deal Structuring

Where Capital
Meets Clarity.

Space & Handlings is a premier corporate advisory and asset management firm — structuring deals, managing spaces, and delivering outcomes across Nigeria and the African continent.

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₦5Bn+
Deal Value Facilitated
12+
Mandates Completed
4
Countries Active
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Corporate Advisory
Deal Structuring
Asset Management
M&A Advisory
Real Estate Acquisition
Investment Strategy
Abuja · Lagos · Accra · London
Corporate Advisory
Deal Structuring
Asset Management
M&A Advisory
Real Estate Acquisition
Investment Strategy
Abuja · Lagos · Accra · London
Company / Office Image
Est. Abuja, Nigeria
SPACE & HANDLINGS LIMITED
₦5B
Total deal
value managed
4+
Countries
of operation
Who We Are

Trusted Advisors
for High-Stakes Decisions

Space & Handlings delivers the rigour of international advisory with the insight of deep local knowledge across Nigeria and Africa.

Led by Tolulope Babayemi, our firm occupies the intersection of capital markets, real estate, and corporate strategy. We are retained when the stakes are highest — when assets must be valued, deals must be structured, and outcomes must be delivered.

01
Independence
Our advice is unbiased. We serve the deal, not the deal-maker.
02
Precision
Every engagement is underwritten by data, benchmarked against global markets.
03
Discretion
Complex transitions require a partner who understands silence as much as action.
What We Do

Our Services

Six core practice areas. One unified mission: to position our clients for maximum advantage.

01
Corporate & Strategic Advisory
End-to-end guidance for executives navigating complex corporate transitions, restructurings, and succession events across Nigerian and pan-African markets.
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02
Mergers & Acquisitions
From target identification and valuation modelling to SPA negotiation and post-acquisition integration — we handle the full M&A lifecycle.
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03
Asset & Property Management
Comprehensive management of commercial and industrial real estate assets. We unlock the latent value in spaces, showrooms, and landed property portfolios.
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04
Investment Advisory
Structured investment frameworks for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients seeking exposure to Nigeria's high-growth sectors — mining, real estate, and energy.
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05
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Bespoke spread-payment agreements, joint venture formations, and performance-linked deal structures — designed to close deals that protect all parties.
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06
Pan-African Market Entry
For international firms seeking entry into Nigeria, Ghana, and broader West Africa — we provide market intelligence, partnership brokering, and regulatory navigation.
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How We Work

The Space & Handlings
Engagement Model

1
Mandate Discovery
We begin every engagement with a deep discovery session — understanding not just the stated objective, but the underlying interests, constraints, and ambitions of all parties involved.
2
Intelligence & Valuation
Combining local market expertise with international benchmarking, we produce rigorous valuations and market analyses that form the foundation of every advisory recommendation.
3
Structure & Strategy
Our team architects the deal — payment structures, legal frameworks, risk allocations, and milestone triggers — to protect value on every side of the table.
4
Execution & Close
We stay through closing and beyond — managing counterparties, legal teams, and timelines to ensure the deal reaches its conclusion with precision and confidence.

We were not just brought to sell a property. We were brought to decide the right thing to do with it.

— Tolulope Babayemi, CEO
₦5B+
Deals Structured
92%
Mandate Close Rate
4
Countries Active
30
Days Avg. to LOI
Portfolio

Selected Engagements

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Current Mandate · 2026
Alibert Furniture — Strategic Acquisition Advisory
Nigeria's oldest and leading furniture brand (Est. 1974). Retained to facilitate property disposal, Space & Handlings pivoted the mandate to a full ₦5Bn company acquisition with a structured 36-month spread payment — preserving brand, staff, and shareholder value.
Deal Value
₦5.0Bn (Base Case)
Asset Type
Manufacturing + Retail + Brand
Status
Active Advisory
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M&A · Advisory
Bitumen JV Structuring — Ondo State
Joint venture structuring for a bitumen deposit opportunity in Ondo State. Development of JV frameworks and state-level stakeholder engagement strategy.
Sector
Natural Resources
Structure
JV Formation
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Mining · Deal Advisory
Gold Deposit Technical Partnership — Edo State
Structured a technical partnership proposal for a gold deposit in Ososo, Edo State, engaging the local traditional ruler and prospective international technical partners.
Sector
Mining & Resources
Status
Partnership Proposal Stage
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Lithium · Supply Deal
Lithium Ore Supply Mandate — International Buyer
Evaluation and advisory for a high-volume monthly lithium ore supply engagement from a foreign company seeking Nigerian supply chain access.
Commodity
Lithium Ore
Type
Offtake Advisory
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Leadership

The People Behind
Every Deal

Tolulope Babayemi
Tolulope Babayemi
Chief Executive Officer
An entrepreneur and dealmaker with active mandates spanning corporate advisory, mining, and real estate across Nigeria and West Africa. Tolulope brings rare fluency across multiple sectors — from commodity deal structuring to brand acquisition — and leads Space & Handlings with a conviction that every asset has a best outcome.
Head of Advisory
Adaeze Okonkwo
Head of Corporate Advisory
With over 14 years in investment banking and corporate finance across Lagos, London, and Johannesburg, Adaeze leads our advisory mandates with precision. She specialises in cross-border transaction structuring and has closed over ₦12Bn in advisory deals throughout her career.
Head of Asset Management
Emeka Osei
Director, Asset Management
A chartered surveyor and real estate strategist with deep expertise in commercial property across Nigeria's FCT and South-West corridors. Emeka oversees the management and optimisation of all real estate and industrial assets under our portfolio, driving consistent income and capital appreciation.
Risk & Compliance Lead
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid
International Risk Manager
A seasoned risk professional with a PhD in Financial Economics from the University of Edinburgh and field experience in emerging markets from Nigeria to the UAE. Dr. Al-Rashid architects the payment security mechanisms, FX hedging frameworks, and counterparty risk protocols that underpin every Space & Handlings mandate.

Our Collective Strength

International & Indigenous Analysts
Our analytical bench combines internationally trained business analysts with Nigeria-based specialists in finance, real estate, and sector economics — delivering advice calibrated to both global standards and local realities.
International Risk Manager & Negotiator
Our risk desk is led by a seasoned international risk manager who has structured deals across emerging markets. Responsible for payment security mechanisms, FX hedging, and counterparty risk management on every mandate.
Legal & Compliance Partners
Working alongside top-tier Nigerian and international legal counsel, we ensure every transaction is buttressed by airtight documentation — from Letters of Intent to full Share Purchase Agreements.
Sector-Specific Advisory Networks
Access to specialists in mining, energy, real estate, and consumer sectors — enabling Space & Handlings to bring domain expertise to every mandate without generalist dilution.
Ready to Begin?

Every deal has a
best possible outcome.

Let Space & Handlings find it for you. Whether you are acquiring, divesting, or navigating — we are the partner that stays until it's done right.

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Headquarters
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Email
advisory@spaceandhandlings.com
Coverage
Nigeria · Ghana · UK · Middle East
Affiliated Entity
Cr8ve Labs · Mining Division · SmartTrips